when in rome, do as the romans do

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B2

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Example

“I don't usually nap midday, but when in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

better late than never Neutral · CEFR A2

Doing something after a delay is better than not doing it at all.

a fish out of water Neutral · CEFR B1

Someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar situation.

actions speak louder than words Neutral · CEFR B1

What you do matters more than what you say.

don't judge a book by its cover Neutral · CEFR B1

appearances can be misleading, so assess things properly

every cloud has a silver lining Neutral · CEFR B1

Every difficult situation has some hopeful or positive aspect.

great minds think alike Informal · CEFR B1

said when two people have the same idea at the same time

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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